Originally Posted by
Ellie M
But the weapons were smuggled into Mexico. Are you saying US CBP is responsible for tracking things being smuggled from the US into foreign countries? They're responsible for the US borders and to stop smuggling into the US.
If that's the case, then why do we have to declare cash >10k to customs when leaving the country? That's just one example, but the government cares a lot about things leaving the country as they do entering.
Smuggling is a problem any time it crosses a border in either direction. It hurts both countries and can strain relations.